This was quite a surprise! To only be given one month's notice of an emergency is a luxury one seldom encounters in life.

The exact nature of the emergency became clear during the evening and all I can say is that it was fully justified. Congratulations to those who are deserving of them, what a splendid reason to have a tasting

A very nice collection of Ports were consumed, with two clear winners in the brace of 1955s. Thank you to all for bringing such lovely ports and apologies for my sub-standard contribution.

I decided to conduct an experiment on behalf of LG Trotter and his quest for a case of 1991 to lay down for a relative. I think I can speak for the group in saying that Quinta de la Rosa 1991 is not the answer you are looking for

Thank you everyone for your company last night. It was good to meet Simon for the first time and to see Alex M again. Some of the ports were excellent and thought provoking - the Offley '83 astonished me.

I can also report that with a little carefully applied bleach, the cork of the Unknown Believed Cockburn 1955 cleaned up enough to reveal that it was actually Warre 1955.

Apologies for the delayed response. I enjoyed myself immensely at this tasting and it was great to catch up with all. There were some lovely wines present that evening and I am keen to find more Offley 1983 as I felt it had a few more decades of potential. Many thanks to CPR and AHB for bringing some old (in my experience) ports! I hope that i'm able to attend more tastings in the near future.

It was a fantastic evening and great to meet more members of the Very well arranged Charles and a very worthy reason for an 'Emergency', for which i again offer my congratulations! What a privilege to enjoy some great ports and in particular the pair of 55s. Thank you all once again for great company and some wonderful port.
Simon